Pictorial Charm Item Number: Edz4267 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round, square hole in centre, inner and outer rims on both sides, four Chinese characters on obverse, design on reverse; animals including a bat top, and a crane right on reverse.

History Of Use

Probably used for hanging or display (Larson, David). Used in gift exchange, display, or as a personal ornament during any auspicious social context such as New Year or birthday celebrations (Li, Min).

Iconographic Meaning

Image on reverse, bat, represents "fu" or "happiness", and crane represents "longevity".

Item History

What

Name
Pictorial Charm
Identification Number
Edz4267
Type of Item
charm
Material
brass metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and filed
Overall
height 0.23 cm, diameter 4.06 cm, weight 21.03 g

Who

Culture
Chinese
Previous Owner
Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
Received from
Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
China

When

Creation Date
between 1368 and 1911
Collection Date
between 1893 and 1911
Ownership Date
before February 1, 1961
Acquisition Date
on February 1, 1961

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
0042/0031 g